Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join our department and compliment our Neurosurgical consultant workforce, the candidate will have a specialist interest in Neuro Oncology surgery. This is a Locum post in Neurosurgery.  The Neurosurgical department runs alongside a separate Spinal Team, with whom we work very closely. We are part of a Major Trauma Centre and provide an adult Neurosurgical service that serves the population of Staffordshire, Shropshire, South Cheshire and North Wales.

We are a dynamic unit which has undergone a significant period of growth and development in recent years. Within the department we have well established sub-specialisation. We are looking for someone who is willing to engage with our strong team ethos.

Applicants will have experience in Neuro Oncology, general cranial neurosurgery but will have an extended surgical skillset for Oncology disorders and surgery.

Main duties of the job

You will take responsibility for the inpatient and outpatient care of neurosurgical patients including the provision of emergency cranial surgery and care. 

You may be required to participate in the education and training of medical students, junior doctors, nursing and other professionals allied to medicine. You may be involved in the supervision and teaching of medical students attached to the department. With Keele University Medical School excellent opportunities exist for greater involvement in teaching in many different areas of the undergraduate curriculum.

You will be expected to take an appropriate share in the management and administrative workload of the Department.  All Consultants are involved in planning and developing the service.

Working for our organisation

University Hospitals of North Midlands has two sites: Royal Stoke University Hospital, located in Stoke-on-Trent, and County Hospital, located in Stafford. From these hospitals we provide a full range of general acute hospital services for people living in and around Staffordshire and beyond. The Trust also provides specialised services for three million people in a wider area, including neighbouring counties and North Wales.

Our specialised services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiothoracic surgery, neurosurgery, renal and dialysis services, neonatal intensive care and paediatric intensive care. We are recognised for our particular expertise in trauma, respiratory conditions, spinal surgery, upper gastro-intestinal surgery, complex orthopaedic surgery, laparoscopic surgery and the management of liver conditions. The Trust has some of the most modern operating theatres in Europe.